Occupational Therapist - Autism/ADHD Assessor

NHS; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative psychology service in Huddersfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist to conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. The role involves working part-time or full-time in a hybrid model, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely diagnoses. Candidates should have experience in autism and ADHD assessments, with relevant professional registration. Competitive salary between £30,000 to £55,000 offered, along with generous leave entitlement and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave including bank holidays and a day off for your birthday

Private healthcare support

Company laptop and IT support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years' experience in conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD in children and young people.
• Strong understanding of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families.
• Producing accurate clinical reports.

Skills

Experience with diagnostic assessments for autism

Time management skills

Communication skills with children and families

Education

Registered with HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Autism/ADHD Assessor

At Evolve Psychology Services, we empower our clinicians with the tools and support they need to focus on delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and their families. You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways.

You will join a passionate, multidisciplinary team specialising in high-quality, evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments, through both NHS-funded and private pathways. This role will be within our HuddersfieldTeam and is a hybrid position, we offer part-time and full-time positions, with a minimum of three days a week commitment. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will contribute to high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. Duties include conducting structured observations via digital platforms, carrying out remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers, and actively participating in multidisciplinary team diagnostic discussions, with support from senior clinicians where required. You will deliver clear, compassionate feedback to families, ensuring that outcomes and next steps are communicated sensitively and effectively. The role also involves producing accurate and detailed clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the support of our smart tools to improve efficiency and consistency. You will be expected to work effectively to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring timely assessments and reports that contribute to positive outcomes for families.

About us

At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, our mission is to combine care, connection, empathy, and clinical excellence with no compromise. What began as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has grown into a national independent psychology service, providing NHS-funded assessments across the UK and, since 2023, in Dublin. We are clinician-founded and led, fully registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society, CORU, PSI, and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. Our award‑winning multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people, and adults. We prioritise evidence‑based, person‑centred care that supports the whole individual, not just a diagnosis, and offer clinicians opportunities to contribute to training, research, and neuro‑inclusive initiatives. Guided by compassion, clarity, and integrity, we are growing sustainably, with clinics across the UK and Ireland and a commitment to high‑quality, meaningful impact in every service we provide.

Job responsibilities

At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting‑edge tools and support to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families.

You will join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS‑funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting face‑to‑face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process.
• Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
• Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed
• Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families
• Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our AI‑assisted tools
• Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable)
• Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in‑person assessments, (hybrid only)

Our Ways of Working:

• Digital workflows and smart report‑writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact.
• A custom‑built electronic health record system, developed in‑house using market leading research
• Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency
• Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems
• In‑house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:
• HCPC Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist
• NMC Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Childrens Nurse
• GMC Medical Practitioners
• Social Work England Social Worker
• Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
• In‑depth knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, etc
• Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions.
• Highly developed written language skills used to produce high‑quality clinical reports
• Well‑developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process
• Must be eligible to work in the UK

Why work with Evolve?

Be part of a supportive, purpose‑driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer:

• A values‑led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first.
• Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills.
• Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions.
• Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday.
• Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health.
• A company laptop and on‑call IT support to enable seamless remote working.
• Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research.
• Company events
• Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 1 years experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people
• Experience in delivering clinical supervision
• Experience supporting service delivery and workflow management
• Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England.
• Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS‑2, ADI‑R, etc

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience£30,000 to £55,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time,Part‑time,Home or remote working